Wanderlust
Nick Gallant Lyrics
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The words I sing, they're just chatter
There's nothin' I could say to you
That means as much as what I do
We got a lot of hope and the best intentions
Stuck inside of our own conventions
There's nothin' I could say to you
Oh woah oh
Where you wanna go oh
It's about that time, that you and I
Ditch this town start livin' right
Oh woah oh
Where you wanna go oh
It's about that time, that you and I
Ditch this town start livin' right
We got a little time, I can taste it
Put your hand in mine, let's not waste it
There's nothin' I can give to you
Just a couple things that I can prove
So pack up your clothes and let's get goin'
Where we're gonna go, no way of knowin'
There's nothin' I can give to you
Just a couple things that I can prove to you
Oh woah oh
Where you wanna go oh
It's about that time, that you and I
Ditch this town start livin' right
Oh woah oh
Where you wanna go oh
It's about that time, that you and I
Ditch this town start livin' right
Out my door with nothin' but my pride you see
We're gonna be
Rollin' stones with mossy backs
Clean shavin' hobos on the railroad tracks
Outta this place and droppin' like a dime you see
There's nothing here but time we know, we need to go
We got burnin' hearts and achin' souls
Oh woah oh
Where you wanna go oh
It's about that time, that you and I
Ditch this town start livin' right
Oh woah oh
Where you wanna go oh
It's about that time, that you and I
Ditch this town start livin' right
In "Wanderlust," Nick Gallant speaks to a restless spirit that craves a change of scenery and a new adventure. Despite possessing material possessions and good intentions, he acknowledges that words cannot convey the depth of his feelings as much as his actions can. He wants to give his loved one more than just empty promises, and the only way to prove his commitment is by embarking on a journey together. There is a sense of urgency in his tone when he asks his partner where they want to go and states that it is time to leave this town and start living right.
The second verse continues with the idea of time being a limited resource that should not be wasted. He paints a picture of taking off with nothing but their pride, rolling stones with mossy backs, and clean-shaven hobos on the railroad tracks. He acknowledges the uncertainty of their destination, but it does not matter because their burning hearts and aching souls are seeking something more than what their current surroundings can offer.
The chorus repeats the question of where they want to go, emphasizing the importance of taking action and making a change. Gallant's lyrics in "Wanderlust" embody the yearning to explore and the desire to break free from the mundane and embark on a new and exciting journey.
Line by Line Meaning
We got a lot of things, but they don't matter
Although we have many possessions, they are not as valuable as other things.
The words I sing, they're just chatter
My singing is meaningless.
There's nothin' I could say to you
My words cannot compare to my actions.
That means as much as what I do
My actions are more significant than my words.
We got a lot of hope and the best intentions
Even though we have good aspirations, we are limited by our conventions.
Stuck inside of our own conventions
Restricted by societal norms and expectations.
Oh woah oh
Where you wanna go oh
It's about that time, that you and I
Ditch this town start livin' right
Let's escape this town and live our lives to the fullest.
We got a little time, I can taste it
Put your hand in mine, let's not waste it
We have a brief moment in time, so let's make the most of it and not squander it.
There's nothin' I can give to you
I cannot give you material possessions, but I can offer you other things.
Just a couple things that I can prove
I can only show you a few things through my actions.
So pack up your clothes and let's get goin'
Where we're gonna go, no way of knowin'
Let's be spontaneous and embark on an adventure with no set destination.
Out my door with nothin' but my pride you see
We're gonna be
Rollin' stones with mossy backs
Clean shavin' hobos on the railroad tracks
We are leaving behind everything and starting anew, living as wandering vagabonds who carry nothing but their pride.
Outta this place and droppin' like a dime you see
There's nothing here but time we know, we need to go
We got burnin' hearts and achin' souls
We need to leave this place quickly, as there's nothing here for us. Our hearts and souls are yearning for something more.
Contributed by Evan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ryanif1651
At long last! I've found this song!
@geranimo722
I’m glad you did, buddy :)
@naptskiisme
Still one of the best songs I've heard. Found it on tap tap revenge wish the app was still around
@JeanPierreBro
Why is this song not populair... Come on society
@geranimo722
I'm working on it.... ;)
@JeanPierreBro
Holy christ! Didn't expect a response from you! :O! Btw love your voice & this song.
- a fan from The Netherlands. :)
@Totheriver16
I miss Tap Tap! I'm literally crying ;____;
@Bunny-du3xw
Totheriver16 omg me too
@ellom8
you can still play it
@Bunny-du3xw
Dick Head where?